Amit Shah Highlights Hindi’s Role in Uniting Indian Languages at Hindi Diwas 2025
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, saw a vibrant celebration of Hindi Diwas 2025 on September 14. Union Home Minister Amit Shah kicked off the event by emphasizing how Hindi and regional languages like Gujarati work hand in hand to connect people across India. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Hindi Diwas 2025 and the Fifth Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan at Mahatma Mandir, Shah shared inspiring stories from Gujarat’s history.
He pointed out that legends like Dayanand Saraswati, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Kanhaiyalal Munshi, and Umashankar Joshi always championed Hindi alongside their mother tongue. "These leaders pushed for Hindi’s growth in every state while celebrating dialogues between Indian languages," Shah said. This blend has helped Gujarati kids reach out nationally and feel more connected.
Welcoming Hindi enthusiasts, Shah made it clear: Hindi isn’t a competitor to other languages—it’s a true friend. The event marked a big change too. Earlier, the Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan happened only in Delhi’s Vigyan Bhavan. But for the last five years, it’s traveled to different parts of India, boosting ties between the official language and regional ones. "This is the fifth time outside Delhi, bringing fresh energy and ideas to language lovers," he added. During the session, several new publications launched, highlighting Hindi’s everyday uses and our passion for it.
Shah urged making Hindi more than just a tool for chat or paperwork. "It should shine in science, technology, and justice too," he said. He spotlighted Sarathi, a cool translation system that turns Hindi into any recognized Indian language. Thanks to it, the Home Ministry now replies to state letters in their local tongue, making communication smoother.
Drawing from history, Shah recalled Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s freedom struggle principles: Swaraj (self-rule), Swadharma (one’s faith), and Swabhasha (mother tongue). "These link up to build our nation’s pride," he noted. He also praised Mahatma Gandhi’s work on the Gujarati dictionary as Gujarati Sahitya Parishad president. "No society stands tall without a strong language," Gandhi believed.
On the tech front, Shah talked up the Digital Hindi Shabd Sindhu—a massive online dictionary with nearly 7 lakh words. "By 2029, it’ll be the world’s biggest," he predicted. In a heartwarming move, five visually impaired people got AI-powered glasses from PM Narendra Modi’s initiatives. These smart glasses let users read docs in their mother tongue, spot faces, and check currency notes via voice—acting like a personal helper.
Shah had a message for parents: Talk to your kids in their mother tongue and teach them to read, write, and speak it well. "Studies show kids’ skills in thinking, analyzing, and deciding jump by up to 30% in their native language," he said. He encouraged everyone to love their regional tongue while backing Hindi as the national link.
"Sanskrit gave us a knowledge treasure, Hindi spreads it home to home, and regional languages take it to every heart," Shah explained. PM Modi’s push includes tech boosts for all languages. The Home Ministry’s Bhartiya Bhasha Anubhag now promotes official and Indian languages everywhere. Official language committees thrive in 539 Indian cities and spots like London, Singapore, and Dubai.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel joined in, greeting the crowd on Hindi Diwas 2025. He credited Sardar Patel for uniting India post-independence and PM Modi for weaving languages into "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat." "Language is culture’s heartbeat and a way to express ourselves," Patel said. He noted Hindi became official on September 14, 1949, and since 2019, Shah has made celebrations nationwide, giving it fresh pride.
Welcoming folks to Gujarat’s Hindi Diwas event, Patel stressed staying rooted in culture for a developed India (Viksit Bharat). "Use Hindi with regional languages daily," he urged. He praised the Digital Hindi Shabd Sindhu’s 7 lakh words and said honoring Hindi respects all Indian languages. "Gujarat thrives on this mix—let’s pledge to build a self-reliant, vibrant India with every language’s power."
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar cheered Hindi’s growth with other languages’ support. Under PM Modi, India is a global guru and self-reliant powerhouse. "Hindi now rocks education, business, tech, and science worldwide," he said. The official language department’s dictionary packs over 7 lakh words, including 25,000 from regional tongues. Sanjay called on young scientists to share research in Hindi for faster progress.
Anshuli Arya, Secretary of the Department of Official Language, welcomed everyone. She recalled Surat hosting the 2022 sammelan and Gandhinagar stepping up in 2025. Thanks to Shah’s efforts, it advances unity, security, and culture. Arya highlighted the 1949 Constituent Assembly decision and rising Hindi use in government, plus respect for regional languages.
New launches included multilingual translation software, the updated Digital Hindi Dictionary, a special Hindi-cooperation issue, and the book "Hindi and Indian Languages: Dimensions of Translation." Shah awarded Rajbhasha Gaurav and Kirti Puraskar to over 12 institutions and writers. Books from banks, ISRO, and more got released too.
Over 6,000 officials joined, including Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Deputy Chairman Bhartruhari Mahtab, MP Dinesh Makwana, Joint Secretary Dr. Meenakshi Jolly, and educationist Prof. Vijay Pandya. The event buzzed with energy, celebrating Hindi’s journey and India’s linguistic diversity.
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